Match the steps to find the equation of the parabola with focus (-1, -8.75) and directrix y = - 9.25. 1.
Set the distance from focus to the point equal to the distance from directrix to the point.
2.
Choose a point on the parabola.
3. Use (x, y).
Find the distance from the point on the parabola to the directrix.
4.
Write the equation of the parabola.
5.
Square both sides and simplify.
6.
Find the distance from the focus to the point on the parabola.